Are All Web Dollar Bill...

Valuable? 

I don't have the picture, at the moment, to share but how much would a dollar bill from 1988A be, in AU condition?

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$2 to $3  

And presumably, UNC would be like 5-7? That doesn't make it much valuable!

What I quoted was from here:  https://papermoneyguide.com/us_currency_price_guide.php

$2 for F-VF, $3 for UNC. 

I just noticed your Web in the title for Web Print. What I quoted was for all. Sorry. I assume the value for the Web print notes would be higher since the quantities are much lower but I have no values for those alone.

I do not have the 1988A web note, but I bought one 1995 Cleveland back in May 2020 and paid $9.99 for it. Mine is in UNC condition. I have seen a few of these selling but with very differing pricing. This was the cheapest I found, and the seller was asking for $14.99 initially.

“Are all Web $1.00 notes equal in collectors' eyes?”

- I would say, “no, although I'm no expert.” Like @ahkai I bought a few about 4 years ago.  I have seen a few threads on WEB pressed notes & collectors tend to go after them according to their Block numbers (prefix & suffix letters + seal) so it depends on where the note was issued (a New York A-B WEB note might go for more than an Atlanta A-F note going by the # issued).  Series 1988 are generally more expensive than 1995 I believe. And of course, there are few Web stars that go for more still (& TPG go much higher than ungraded). 

That's about all I know on the subject. 

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“Are all Web $1.00 notes equal in collectors' eyes?”

- I would say, “no, although I'm no expert.” Like @ahkai I bought a few about 4 years ago.  I have seen a few threads on WEB pressed notes & collectors tend to go after them according to their Block numbers (prefix & suffix letters + seal) so it depends on where the note was issued (a New York A-B WEB note might go for more than an Atlanta A-F note going by the # issued).  Series 1988 are generally more expensive than 1995 I believe. And of course, there are few Web stars that go for more still (& TPG go much higher than ungraded). 

 

That's about all I know on the subject. 

@Serial_Number_8, I wonder why some are selling more expensive than others just because of those block numbers? I would have bought a few more with other years but some of these notes are selling just too expensive for a dollar note.

@Serial_Number_8, I wonder why some are selling more expensive than others just because of those block numbers? I would have bought a few more with other years but some of these notes are selling just too expensive for a dollar note.

@ahkai there is much about collecting US banknotes that eludes me. However, I can say with full certainty that most US collectors are much like the Bureau of Engraving & Printing -traditionalist, who dislike change (in almost all respects) when it comes to their current US $1.00 note.   I have seen many threads where collectors get quite angry over the suggestion that the US $1.00 be replaced by a coin (or that the penny be taken from circulation). Suggesting a design change (or polymer) is almost like challenging the design of the American flag (big no-no). 

My theory re: Web press notes is that since the Web press method wasn't considered successful (it did not replace traditional printing methods) & was deemed “experimental” or a variation to the normal BEP production methods: the Web $1.00 has created a loyal collector fan base.  It is likely that coin collectors are drawn to it as well.  There is a catalogue solely devoted to the Web Press $1.00 notes (at least I have heard of one but I am not sure where you can get it, etc). Web press notes were printed in 1988, 1995 & 1993.  Block letters are much like prefixes for Canadian (& Australian) banknotes so it understandable that collectors chase the elusive Block letter combos (& the few replacements) that were issued. Here's a PMF thread (1 of 369 when I searched “web notes” topic) that may give a better insight into the subtle collector biases/interests & web variations (+ errors) that were discovered for a deeper appreciation of this “specialty.” 

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@Serial_Number_8, I wonder why some are selling more expensive than others just because of those block numbers? I would have bought a few more with other years but some of these notes are selling just too expensive for a dollar note.

@ahkai there is much about collecting US banknotes that eludes me. However, I can say with full certainty that most US collectors are much like the Bureau of Engraving & Printing -traditionalist, who dislike change (in almost all respects) when it comes to their current US $1.00 note.   I have seen many threads where collectors get quite angry over the suggestion that the US $1.00 be replaced by a coin (or that the penny be taken from circulation). Suggesting a design change (or polymer) is almost like challenging the design of the American flag (big no-no). 

 

My theory re: Web press notes is that since the Web press method wasn't considered successful (it did not replace traditional printing methods) & was deemed “experimental” or a variation to the normal BEP production methods: the Web $1.00 has created a loyal collector fan base.  It is likely that coin collectors are drawn to it as well.  There is a catalogue solely devoted to the Web Press $1.00 notes (at least I have heard of one but I am not sure where you can get it, etc). Web press notes were printed in 1988, 1995 & 1993.  Block letters are much like prefixes for Canadian (& Australian) banknotes so it understandable that collectors chase the elusive Block letter combos (& the few replacements) that were issued. Here's a PMF thread (1 of 369 when I searched “web notes” topic) that may give a better insight into the subtle collector biases/interests & web variations (+ errors) that were discovered for a deeper appreciation of this “specialty.” 

Thanks for the link. Interesting read too. 😊